We charge competitively

“Thank you for providing BabyHands. It is a brilliant idea and has been a lifeline for us.” Mrs K Marshall, Dorking.

All our bookings are accepted subject to the availability of a babysitter. Please give as much notice as possible, especially for weekend bookings. Costs shown here are on an hourly basis - the minimum booking is for 2 hours on Sundays through to Thursdays and a minimum of 3 hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

To make a booking you first need to register with us as a Baby Hands client. We have an initial registration fee and an annual renewal. Once registered, you can book a babysitter by sending us an email - make a booking now . Please leave details of the dates and, importantly, the times you require.

Evening babysitting:

£6.50 per hour

The hourly rate increases by £1 per hour after midnight.

Early evening:

£7.50 per hour

Bookings starting before 6.30pm when the booking involved feeding and/or bathing the children.

Multiple families:

£8.00 per hour

When looking after children of more than one family.

Daytime babysitting:

from £8.50 per hour

Minimum booking is for 2 hours.

Booking fee:

£5.00 per booking

This fee is invoiced on a monthly basis, based on your usage.

1st year registration:

£40.00

Annual renewal:

£30.00

CANCELLATION POLICY: A non-returnable booking fee is charged at the time of booking. ANY short notice cancellation (i.e. on the day of the sit) will incur a charge of TWO hours' payment for the sitter (unless we can find her an alternative sit). This will be invoiced separately.

New customers: Register with us.